INSPIRATION

Eclectic Fusion

Trans-seasonal 2011

Eclectic Fusion, an edgy street womenswear collection, emerged from my travels to the inspiring country of Vietnam. It was during my travels that I came across a mosaic of ethnic hill tribe minority groups including the Hmong found in the mountainous terrain of the village of Sapa.

Inspired by the colours and textures of their traditional dress, textile art, pleated skirts and silver jewellery adorning their bodies, this trans-seasonal collection infuses the vibrant colours and textures of the traditional indigo dyeing techniques, pleated skirts and aprons with contemporary prints and silhouettes creating an ‘Eclectic Fusion’.

The simple silhouettes of the garments compliment the loud and vibrant prints used throughout the collection which were created from pleats and hand dyed shibori fabric which were digitally manipulated into repeat textile prints onto denim and synthentic fabrics.

The balance of tradition and contemporary results in a collection that is young, funky and ready to wear in the contemporary street scene.